The nearly 100-year-old steeplechase race has in recent years become known for its tailgating, an odd mix of college party-style rowdiness complete with keg stands and a posher brand where attendees have black-tie bartenders and fine cheese platters.

The number of arrests in down from 2017, but about the same as the years before. Many were for underage drinking and public urination, and all of the arrestees were in their teens or 20s.

Noting that arrests were down, Far Hills Police Chief Michael C. DeCarolis said Tuesday that he attributed the "success of the event to the coordination of law enforcement efforts and continued support of the Race Committee."

At this year's event, 14 people were charged with "prohibited behavior," which DeCarolis said an include indecent acts, destruction of property and disturbances of the peace, among other things, and 10 were charged with underage drinking, nine with public urination, two with drug possession, two with littering, and one with obstructing or resisting arrest.

The youngest arrestees were juveniles charged with underage drinking, and the oldest was a 26-year-old man charged with "prohibited behavior."

As in past years, roughly 250 officers from Far Hills, Bedminster, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office and New Jersey State Police were on hand for the race this year.

The race draws some 40,000 spectators to Moorland Farms. Proceeds from the race -- including from the tailgating spots sold -- benefit the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset.